Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-6488
ISSN: 2329-6488
Scott T Leatherdale
School of Public Health and Health Systems,
200 University Avenue, Waterloo ON, N2L 3G1
Canada
Research Article
A Cross-sectional Study Examining Factors Associated with Youth Binge Drinking in the COMPASS Study: Year 1 Data
Author(s): Alin C Herciu, Rachel E Laxer, Adam Cole and Scott T LeatherdaleAlin C Herciu, Rachel E Laxer, Adam Cole and Scott T Leatherdale
Frequent alcohol use and binge drinking are associated with numerous negative health outcomes. Using data from 17,497 grade 9 to 12 students participating in the COMPASS Study (Year 1), we examined the factors associated with current alcohol use and current binge drinking. Overall, 38.4% of students were considered current alcohol users and 25.5% were current binge drinkers. Tobacco or marijuana use, bullying others, weekly spending money, ethnicity, and grade were associated with increased likelihood of current alcohol use and current binge drinking. It is evident that a substantial number of youth in the Year 1 COMPASS sample report frequently using alcohol and in volumes considered harmful to their health. Considering that numerous risk factors were found to predict alcohol use and binge drinking, future research should evaluate the impact of tailoring interventions to change the m.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-6488.1000172